FEMA Declared Disaster – Relief Resources (Texas)
Posted: March 2, 2021 Filed under: News Leave a comment »Our D6 Vice President – Claude Cummings has asked us to reach out to you regarding the recent declared snowstorm disaster and share what relief resources are available. Many Texans suffered extensive property damage and some lost loved ones. As we spend time trying to assess the damage and start putting our lives back together, it’s important that our members know that CWA is there for them. The District has started the process of working with National to draw from the Disaster Relief Fund for those affected. The District
will be sending out additional details and updates as soon as they have been received. Please contact us at the Local, 806 793-6203, if you have any questions. Below are links that you can refer to.
Disaster Relief Resources and Information for District 6 Winter Storm Victims
February 23, 2021
We hope you and your families are warm and safe as we emerge from this unprecedented winter storm. Thousands across District 6, especially those in Texas, were hit hard by the past few days of severe weather and its effects. Millions are going without, or went without, power or running water for days.
Below are some resources for those of you in Texas who need to find warm place to stay or food to eat. Each of you are in our thoughts and we hope you’re staying warm and safe during these tough times.
CWA Disaster Relief Fund – Member Handbook
AT&T Pioneers Disaster Relief Fund
AT&T and Mobility Employee Relief Fund log-in through the company intranet with your employee log-in
FEMA
STATEWIDE TEXAS RESOURCES:
If you need help: call 211 or find warming center here: s://tdem.texas.gov/warm/
Texas Red Cross: https://redcross.org/local/texas/central-and-south-texas.html…
Feeding Texas: https://feedingtexas.org
Salvation Army: https://salvationarmytexas.org
TYLER RESOURCES:
Warming Centers: https://www.kltv.com/2021/02/16/warming-centers-open-across-east-texas/
City of Tyler Resource Hub: https://www.cityoftyler.org/Home/Components/News/News/1614/
SAN ANTONIO RESOURCES:
Dial 311 for help with shelter & transportation
Warming Centers: https://mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/List-San-Antonio-area-warming-centers-for-people-15956824.php…
HOUSTON RESOURCES:
Warming Centers: https://khou.com/article/news/local/grb-convention-center-emergency-shelter-winter-weather/285-399d4516-3ebc-43f1-bbee-4025572e73bf…
AUSTIN RESOURCES:
Call 512-305-4233 for warming center & 211 for transportation
City of Austin Resource Hub: http://austintexas.gov/weatherinfo
FORT WORTH & TARRANT COUNTY RESOURCES:
City of Forth Worth Resource Hub: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2021/02/CFW-Opens-Overnight-Shelter
Warming centers, shelters and housing for families in need: https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/inclement-weather-shelters/…
You can also call 211 for City of Fort Worth program to shelter families in hotels.
DALLAS RESOURCES:
City of Dallas Resource Hub: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/public-affairs-outreach/Pages/winterweatherfeb21.aspx
Warming center serving Dallas, Denton, Ellis & Rockwall counties: https://ymcadallas.org/blog/ymca-winter-warming-centers…
HENDERSON COUNTY RESOURCES:
Henderson County: Dial 211 or call Faith and Action Outreach 903-489-7500
This is the Salvation Army Contact in the area 903-489-1346
PANHANDLE RESOURCES:
For Help: Dial 211 and Code Blue Amarillo 806-414-2243
There are additional disaster-related resources available from MetLife – details can be found on the Union Plus site: https://www.unionplus.org/blog/consumer-tips/ways-help-texans-after-texaswinterstorm2021
COVID-19 RESOURCES: https://www.unionplus.org/blog/consumer-tips/coronavirus-covid-19-resources
HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE: https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/union-plus-hardship-help-benefits
CREDIT COUNSELING: https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/credit-counseling
MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE: https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/mortgage-assistance
In Unity,
Your CWA Family
